AIR CADET PILOT SCHEME AND NAVIGATION SCHOLARSHIPS 2014. . The Air Training Corps offers a number of Flying Scholarships to suitable cadets each year. a. Air Cadet Light Aircraft Course (ACLAC). Twelve-hours flying training up to and just beyond first solo in light aircraft at civilian flying schools. or b. Air Cadet AEF Course (ACAEFC). Ten-hours flying training at an RAF Air Experience Flight (AEF). Currently, this course does not include solo flight, but does expose the student to aspects of applied Service flying, including advanced handling and low level flying skills. 2. To be eligible for the scheme, a cadet must: a. Be at least 16 years old to start the course. b. Hold, or be predicted to pass, GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics, or the equivalent in SCE. A BTECH in Aviation Studies is an acceptable alternative for the Mathematics qualification. c. Have achieved a gliding solo standard (silver wings). Exceptionally, cadets who have completed a non-solo (blue wings) course or who have not completed a gliding scholarship may be considered; the latter to take account of the deserving cadet who, for example, is a member of a remote squadron from which it is difficult to regularly attend a Volunteer Gliding Squadron. Such cadets must, however, have demonstrated in some other way their flying potential. d. Have their parent’s or guardian’s written permission to attend the course. e. Be able to attend for a continuous residential period of up to 14 days (not necessarily during school holidays). f. Be a member of the ATC or CCF (RAF) at least until training is completed. For those leaving school CCF (RAF) membership may be extended to include the course, until the commencement of the next school term. 3. The Air Cadets Pilot Navigation Training Scheme (ACPNTS) provides a 2-week Pilot Navigation Course (PNC) for selected air cadets, flying up to 8 hours in AEF aircraft. Selection of candidates is made by Air Cadet Regional HQs. 4. ELIGIBILITY. To be eligible for the Scheme, a cadet must: a. Be 16 years of age or above. b. Hold, or be predicted to pass, GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics, or the equivalent in SCE. A BTEC in Aviation Studies is an acceptable alternative for the Mathematics qualification. c. Have passed the Air Navigation examination or be assessed by their CO to be able to pass the examination during the PNC (with tuition by AEF instructors). d. Have their parents or guardians written consent for the PNC if under 18 years of age (see application form at Annex A). e. Be able to attend for a continuous residential period of up to 14 days on an RAF station. f. Be a member of the ACO at least until training is completed. 5. Nominations are required by the last working day of November at the latest to be considered for next years courses. More information? See the OC
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